LeBron James Joins the Lakers: Hip-Hop Reacts With Praise & Jokes

LeBron James is taking his talents to L.A., and hip-hop, like the rest of the basketball loving world, has much to say about it.

The announcement came yesterday (July 1), and will see King James playing with the Lakers on a four-year, $153.3 million contract—his longest deal since 2010.

"Thank you Northeast Ohio for an incredible 4 seasons. This will always be home," the four-time MVP and 14-time All-Star wrote on IG Story about the move.

James isn't just a contender for the GOAT (the Jordan vs. James debate rages on) but he's also now the first player in NBA history to lead a postseason in scoring and switch teams the following off-season. And it obviously isn't just any team, it's the Lakers—one of the most recognizable, storied franchises in the history of the league, a team who's front office is now led by former famed Laker, Magic Johnson.

Hip-hop, naturally, has had a lot to say about one of its favorite player's latest decision. Cali native and Big 3 league owner, Ice Cube, is so happy about the revival of his beloved Lakers that he broke out the exclamation points on Twitter.

And L.A. homeowners like Ludacris are excited about the climb in real estate value— as if prices in L.A. need to get any higher.

Check out some of hip-hop's best reactions to LeBron James joining the Lakers.